Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 708

What if the secret to limitless energy and a purposeful life lies in the right supplements?

Jeff Boyd, Founder of MTE, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 708, to reveal the secrets to building lasting habits, how to unlock limitless energy with natural solutions, why nootropics are a healthier and more sustainable source of energy compared to caffeine, and how to live a life of purpose while breaking free from the traps of modern life.

"Saffron is 21 times more expensive than any other ingredient in the MTE formula. If it weren't that expensive, it would be the #1 supplement in the country, if not the world. It's decreasing anger, confusion, depression, increasing vigor, and then improves your sleep." - Jeff Boyd

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In This Episode, Jeff Boyd Uncovers: [01:30] The Key to Wellness

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Why feeling good is the basis of wellness.
How telling people not to do something will make them do it.
Why the current environment and lifestyle are making us sick.
How sleep is needed for the mind to relax.

[07:55] More Than Energy

Why Jeff named his company "More Than Energy."
How alcohol affects the quality of sleep.
Why energy stimulants keep us in a vicious cycle.
How we can adjust our lifestyle choices according to how much of our potential we want to use.

[13:05] The Limitless Powder

Why people who take MTE lose their appetite for coffee.
How the body gradually adjusts to what we put in it on a regular basis.
Why the quick fix only treats the symptom but not the cause.

[17:40] Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Last

Why it's easier to add things in than to take them out.
What makes people abandon their New Year's resolutions.
Why gyms get 80% of their revenue from people who don't go to the gym.

[22:15] Don't Let One "Fail" Define Your Success

Why people are interested more in getting inspired by personal experiences than proven methods.
How many people give up new habits when they think they failed.
What we do most of the time defines us more than what we do just a few times.
Why Jeff started his first business when he was very young.

[28:05] How to Create New Habits

192 Jason Prall: The Human Longevity Project
How belief in higher power is the key to longevity.
The five Blue Zones have one food in common.
Why new activities take 90 days to become habits.

[33:20] Live a Life of Purpose

Why living a life of purpose gives us more energy.
How working on our dreams involves doing the things we don't want to do.
Why we shouldn't choose a career only based on how much money we'll make.

[38:00] What Is It That Makes You Itch?

Why success has very little to do with money.
How Jeff's daughter realized she should focus on the things she loves.
Why pursuing happiness feels scary.
How successful people remind us what's possible.

[43:20] The Key to Success

Why our identity serves as a mirror that reflects back to us who we are.
How people who value stability and predictability usually don't start a business.
Why it's easier to sell someone else's product.
How other people's behavior towards us has nothing to do with us.

[48:55] Do You Love Yourself?

Why we don't know how to love ourselves.
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Why it's important to celebrate the small wins.
When we focus on the end goal, we miss everything else that happens before we reach it.

[56:10] Healing The Scarcity Mindset

How death reminds us to live.
Why Jeff was miserable when he was grinding and focusing on growing the business.
How our priorities define us.
Why more money doesn't mean more problems.

[01:00:45] Why MTE?

Why some people are more sensitive to caffeine.
How the ingredients in MTE support our energy levels.
Why paraxanthine builds up the adrenal glands instead of exhausting them.

[01:05:55] Caffeine Replacement

The Psychic Roots of Disease by Bjorn Eybl
Why the liver collects anger.
How caffeine alters our mood.
Why saffron helps decrease anger.
How Jeff got gout from eating too much kale.
Why a carnivore diet is out of balance.

[01:13:25] The Healing Power of Saffron

Why saffron would be used more if it wasn't that expensive.
The benefits of taking saffron.
How the gut impacts the brain.
Why there's no technology that's more intelligent than the gut.

[01:20:55] Going Back to Nature + Community

Yellowstone (2018)
Why we need supplements if we live out of harmony with nature.
What was Jeff's experience living in New York and Miami.
How living in Texas has provided a better quality of life.
Why being in a community makes us happier.

[01:27:15] What You Consume Matters

How we can make ourselves less monetizable.
Why we should be conscious of what content we consume.
How Jeff's teaching his daughter to not be on her phone when she's having a conversation with someone.

[01:33:10] The Benefits of Nootropics

Why quick energy fixes don't work in the long run.
How caffeine gives us energy but doesn't allow us to use it properly.
Why paraxanthine provides better mood, blood flow, and focus.
How nootropics are full-spectrum rather than single-use.

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Power Quotes From The Show Caffeine Energy

"Not all nootropics are created equal. Caffeine is a nootropic by definition. Particularly what caffeine and energy drinks are missing is they're just giving you energy, but you have no ability to use it properly. They keep you awake but you're miserable." - Jeff Boyd

Why Multitasking Is a Myth

"Multitasking is a term that was made for computers. Humans cannot multitask. We can shift from one task to another in a nanosecond so it seems like we can multitask, but we are hardwired. We can only do one thing at a time." - Jeff Boyd

Paraxanthine Gives You More Than Energy

"Paraxanthine gives you smooth energy. It's increasing short-term memory, cognition under physical stress, and the ability to pay attention. That's more than energy. That's being able to have energy to then go deploy it, use it, and be your best self. What's the point otherwise?" - Jeff Boyd

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About Jeff Boyd

Jeff Boyd is the founder and chairman of MTE. Prior to that, he spent 15 years as the President and co-owner of Luggage Free where he managed day-to-day global operations, which he expanded to include an operational footprint in over 100 countries before selling the company to a strategic partner in 2019.

With a background in finance, Jeff brings a data-driven approach to guiding business development, consumer behavior, and digital marketing initiatives. He has a degree in Finance from the University of North Texas.

In his free time, Jeff is a notorious oenophile and cyclist. If he's not on the bike or in the cellar, he enjoys traveling the world with his wife and two children.

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